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A12 WEG

1987 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

315,238 mi
Last recorded315,238 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Transporter123,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 WEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 315,238 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 315,220 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 315,217 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play all 4 wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 315,144 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play all wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 315,144 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play all wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 314,700 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 314,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 313,395 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour amber (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour amber (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded 2 no. pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

fuel pipe on o/s clips missing , both fuel lines on tank not clipped, slight play in n/s/r/ wheel bearing , engine oil leaks evident , o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Apr 2019 313,395 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leak dripping off lower engine cam cover area (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour amber (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour amber (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded 2 no. pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

fuel pipe on o/s clips missing , both fuel lines on tank not clipped, slight play in n/s/r/ wheel bearing , engine oil leaks evident , o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2018 312,814 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 312,813 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 309,120 miles

rear chassis corroded

sills corroded

slight play rear wheel bearings

Fail 7 Apr 2017 309,120 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear chassis corroded

sills corroded

slight play rear wheel bearings

Pass 16 Apr 2015 302,653 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 302,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 302,567 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 10 Jun 2011 291,699 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 291,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 284,477 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 42,459 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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A12 WEG is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 123,896 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A12 WEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 39 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A12 WEG is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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